Hourglass Blueline Estate Merlot 2023 (750ml) Languedoc Languedoc Rose

Hourglass Blueline Estate Merlot 2023 (750ml) Languedoc Languedoc RoseWinemaker Notes The 2023 Blueline Estate Merlot is a striking expression of the vineyards depth and vibrancy, balancing rich fruit intensity with layered complexity. Aromatically, dark red fruits intertwine with bright red currant, and mandarin orange. The palate unfolds with plush layers of plum, hoisin sauce, and anise, complemented by a structured mid palate tannin presence. Carefully crafted to preserve its natural balance, the wine was destemmed

Quite rich in feel throughout

Serve chilled as an aperitif

The wine turns velvety on the lengthy finish

Silk beckons

exclusively from the sub-area of the Condado del Tea

light cream and vanilla aromas with some citrus

but it is a seductive elegance which truly defines the wine

These 46 year old bush vines are planted on rising ground in the shadows of the Helderberg Mountain

consistency and true varietal attributes - a range of excellent wines at very reasonable prices

Love this style in the short term but it would handle some further time in the cellar

once again

and I think this 2016 is the best yet